8 weeks pregnant

To say that I was anxiously awaiting my first prenatal appointment would be an understatement. I was going absolutely crazy with anticipation, and having my first peek at the baby was a huge relief. There is so much worry in those first few weeks of pregnancy, and I think most women can’t help but get a little nervous prior to that first ultrasound.

I actually received like 6 photos from the U/S, and this is the least clear. I think my husband must have taken the other images to work with him today.

My appointment went well, and so far, so good. We saw a little Teddy Grahamesque baby (our U/S tech actually used the Teddy Graham description for babies at this stage, with their little arm and leg buds), and a healthy 167 bpm heartrate. Before anyone chimes in to say that I must be having a girl (due to the faster heart rate), my little boy’s was 180 at 8w, so I don’t subscribe to that particular old wives tale! :)

I am still sick pretty much every moment of the day (and night). In fact, my sickness seems to be getting more intense, and the vomiting comes more often. I’m really not even sure what the Zofran is doing for me at this point, maybe knocking the edge off a little.

Just trying to get through each day.

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Congratulations on getting to see your new little one! I’m so sorry to hear the “morning” sickness hasn’t gotten any better. Prayers that you’ll get some relief very soon.

Congratulations on the new little one! If I could, I would have a dozen more…I LOVE being a mom! But, so far I have my two boys and am very thankful for what God has blessed me with.

I understand your pain with the morning sickness. I had hyperemesis gravidarum through my pregnancies and that was no walk in the park. But, the end result were huge and perfect babies so it was not all bad…just uncomfortable. God bless you on your journey! :)

My oldest son’s heartrate stayed around 160 during my pregnancy with him, my now 5 year old’s had beats around 140 and my daughter’s was all over, but mostly in the 130’s. So yeah, another here who says there’s no truth to the old wives tale, either. Glad everything is going well, baby wise, and I hope you start feeling better soon.

Here’s to hoping that your morning sickness gets better soon. I remember those days and glad they are over. It’s always such a joy when you get to see your little baby on that black and white screen and hear that heart pumping away. Hoping that you continue to have a healthy pregnancy.

I am constantly amazed by untrasound technology. The fact that this is your least clear u/s is incredible. Congrats on your little teddy graham who is already so cute :) I feel your “morning” sickness pain. I suffered through with my first. Really no fun. It consumes your life and there’s nothing you can do about it. At least you have these u/s pics as a happy reminder of why you’re so sick.